Request an AppointmentFind out more about the evidenced-based, compassionate care for lung cancer and thoracic cancers at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma City.
Call (405) 271-1632 or toll-free (855) 750-2273.
As one of the most common cancers in the world, lung cancer – typically caused by tobacco smoking – contributes to a high mortality rate in men and women living in the United States. Your risk for lung cancer also may increase with exposure to high levels of pollution, radiation or asbestos.
If you or a loved one experience symptoms of lung cancer, such as shortness of breath, wheezing, persistent cough, hoarseness, chest infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), headaches or loss of appetite, you’ll want to talk with the lung and thoracic cancer experts at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center.
Request an AppointmentFind out more about the evidenced-based, compassionate care for lung cancer and thoracic cancers at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma City.
Call (405) 271-1632 or toll-free (855) 750-2273.
At Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, you’ll work with a highly trained and experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing evidence-based prevention, detection, treatment and research for lung cancer and a wide range of thoracic cancers such as:
As you and your lung cancer care team work together to develop an individualized treatment plan tailored for your specific situation, you’ll receive a thorough evaluation, take advantage of advanced imaging for accurate diagnosis and meet for regular reviews.
The best treatment for you depends on several factors, including the stage of the disease and the location of the tumor. You and your doctors can take advantage of a variety of treatment methods, including:
Throughout your journey at Stephenson Cancer Center, your care team includes a nurse navigator, a specially trained registered nurse (RN) who acts as your personal advocate and adds an extra layer of support. Learn more about cancer navigation services.
You also gain access to extensive supportive care services, such as genetic counseling, nutritional therapy, support groups, palliative care, cancer education workshops, and symptom and pain management. And you’ll find all your cancer-related services in a bright, welcoming, up-to-date facility close to home and designed for your comfort and convenience.
From your first contact with Stephenson Cancer Center, you become a vital part of our multidisciplinary team approach that brings you together with cancer specialists, such as medical oncologists, cancer surgeons, pathologists, radiologists and others, to ensure you receive the best care for your particular condition.
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